The '80s Science Fiction Movies Quiz

The 1980s was a heady time for film. "Star Wars"! "Star Trek"! Those alone would make the 80s a fantastic time to grow up a sci fi lover, but there are tons more movies out there featuring aliens, things, predators and cyborgs. Test your knowledge of the good, the bad and the wholly terrible films that made the '80s ... the future.

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Question 1 of 30

What sci-fi(ish) film was the top-grossing film of the 1980s?

"E.T."

Technically "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial," for those who care about such things.

"Return of the Jedi"

"Back to the Future"

Question 2 of 30

Another touching tale of a human and alien becoming pals is the 1985 film:

"D.A.R.Y.L"

"Enemy Mine"

Dennis Quad and Louis Gossett Jr. star in the film.

"Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome"

Question 3 of 30

Which is a real name of a British 80s sci fi film?

"Galactic Geeks Get the Girls"

"Morons From Outer Space"

The sci-fi spoof didn't do so hot at the box office, but probably deserves a lot of awards.

"It Never Rains On Uranus"

Question 4 of 30

"RoboCop" stars:

Emilio Estevez

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Peter Weller

Peter Weller is also an art historian and academic. Just so you know.

Question 5 of 30

But wasn't Emilio Estevez in another '80s sci fi "classic?"

"RoboCop 2"

"Repo Man"

"Repo Man" was the comic film about a guy who takes possession of a carful of aliens.